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FP56 YUD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,082 mi
Last recorded248,082 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 YUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 248,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,172 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 143,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,690 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,837 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside rear directional indicator starting to show white

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak on nearside engine area.

front tyres are of different aspect ratio to rears[55/50]

nearside door mirror casing loose.

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner edge,nearside rear has slight uneven wear on inner edge.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,975 miles

Offside front headlight beam aim adjuster slightly defective

Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front headlight beam aim adjuster slightly defective

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FP56 YUD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP56 YUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP56 YUD registered?

FP56 YUD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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